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Basics of Nutrition Chp 9 Flashcards

1
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A person is considered obese if he or she has had a body mass index higher than what

A

30

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2
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How many of the 20 common amino acids can be synthesized by the body?

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11

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3
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what is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue?

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lack of water

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4
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walking will burn about how many calories?

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280 calories

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5
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which of the following substances are necessary for the growth and development of the human body

A

macronutrients

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6
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what is related to the building of tissues and all other bodily functions

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nutrition

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7
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retinol and what vitamin are the same micronutrient?

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vit A

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8
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between the fibers of the dermis there is a water binding substance called?

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Glycosaminoglycan

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9
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this macronutrient is responsible for the production of materials in the sebaceous glands

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fats

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10
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where is biotin produced?

A

intestinal tract

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11
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which trace mineral is essential for collagen formation?

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copper

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12
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what does sodium so for the body?

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transports materials through cell membranes and regulates water

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13
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where does the body store vitamins A, D, E and K?

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liver and adipose tissue

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14
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what is another name for starches?

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complex carbohydrates

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15
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what do proteins contain?

A

all amino acids

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16
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omega 3 fatty acids are commonly found in various types of wat food?

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fish

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17
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what percentage of adults is chronically dehydrated?

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75%

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18
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a deficiency in inosirol (no RDA) may indicate what?

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elevated cholesterol level

19
Q

what does vit C help repair?

A

skin and tissue

20
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what groups of foods include grains and certain legumes?

A

high fiber foods

21
Q

what is the USDA my plate?

A

diet guidelines for food consumption

22
Q

what are enzymes?

A

biological catalysts

23
Q

what vitamin includes niacin, riboflavin, thyiamine and pryidoxine?

A

B vit

24
Q

what does iron aid in the production of?

A

hemoglobin and oxygenation

25
Q

what are HDLS?

A

high density lipoproteins

26
Q

enzymes are important why?

A

breakdown complex food molecules

27
Q

fruit sugar is naturally occurring what

A

monosaccharide

28
Q

ascorbic acid does what for the body?

A

prevent cardiovascular disease, reduces colds and prevents capillary wall breakage

29
Q

what is the most important carbohydrate?

A

glucose

30
Q

complementary foods consist of what?

A

2 incomplete proteins that make a complete protein

31
Q

each persons nutritional needs depend on what

A

age, sex, weight, physicals activity and body type

32
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in which type of food do you generally find linoleic acids

A

corn oil

33
Q

organic acids that form the building blocks of proteins are?

A

amino acids

34
Q

what is a measure of heat units measures food energy for the body?

A

calories

35
Q

combinations of two incomplete foods are?

A

complementary foods

36
Q

sugars made up of two simple sugars such as lactose and sucrose are?

A

disaccharides

37
Q

catalysts that break down complex molecules are?

A

enzymes

38
Q

lipids are also known as?

A

fat

39
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nutrients that make up the largest part of nutrition we take in are?

A

macronutrients, protein carbs and fat

40
Q

carbs made up of one basic sugar until are called?

A

monosaccharides

41
Q

chains of amino acids molecules used in cell functions and body growth are?

A

protein

42
Q

retinoic acid is also known as what?

A

vit A

43
Q

ascorbic acid is also known as what?

A

vit C

44
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what is responsible for the synthesis of factors necessary for blood coagulation?

A

vit K

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